Snippets from Simon

  On this world teacher's day I had thought of telling teacher jokes. But I decided to be more kind. All the examples I have witnessed either as a student or working along side staff. For Teachers We Thank You Lord   They tied our shoes when we were small For them we thank you Lord Lined us up to learn in the hall For them we thank you Lord Helped give us courage to stand with all For them we thank you Lord.   They taught us to add, subtract and spell For them we thank you Lord Cared for us whether sick or well For them we thank you Lord Taught us learning goes beyond the bell For them we thank you Lord.     They stood for hours upon their feet For them we thank you Lord Went after children lost up the street For them we thank you Lord Prepared us for play after we eat For them we thank you Lord.   When in doubt they encouraged us For them we thank you Lord They settled us when we’d cuss and fuss ...

  Some years ago, Paul and Josephine (Jo) Rummery lived in Scullin, in what is now South Belconnen Parish. Just before Christmas 2018, Paul and Jo were out for dinner. They received calls to say their house in Tuross Head was on fire.  They would not be able to live there again. After insurance assessments and all that is associated with such tragic events, they relocated to another home. Still on the point at Tuross Head, but in Beach Street, more to the North. They now have plenty of room for family to come and stay. Five back doors, no less! Paul and Jo still have much to say in gratitude.  People helped them with prayers, accommodation, food, and donations of funds. They wished to express their thanks once again to so many people, including our South Belconnen Parish and the Korean Community . It was truly moving to see Paul and Jo in  their new home. +   +   + Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by...